The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 43,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.94 %
General
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
593 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
